Estimator / Jr. Estimator - Commercial Carpentry - Entry Level

Estimator / Jr. Estimator - Commercial Carpentry

General Summary of Position

This position is expected to produceaccurate quotes, review contracts and provide customers with a positive biddingexperience with little to no assistance from senior management.

Essential (Core Competencies) Duties

• Produce mistake-free quotes as requestedby our customers.

• Entering individual bid informationaccurately into Bid Matrix.

• Assist project management with anyissues that may arise during a project.

• Participate in project descope andhandoff meetings.

• Read through specs, addenda, and RFIsand make appropriate changes to bid.

• Read and interpret working drawings.

• Build dollar amount of quote usingmaterial pricing, labor productions and quantities.

• Finalize quote and send to GC.

• Rebid project as required.

• Contact general contractor/client todiscuss project details.

• Collect pricing from appropriate vendorsby phone call and email.

• Follow template to create bid proposal.

• Detailed oriented

• Contact the specific Architect firm andrequest the bid list when applicable

• Assist in bid review for Jr. Estimators.

• Perform contract review to ensure thescope of work, contract dollars and documents match the quote.

• Download drawings and applicableconstruction documentation from appropriate file share sites.

• Import drawings to OnScreen Takeoff.

• Special projects as assigned bymanagement.

• Create and manage personal databasewithin On-Screen Takeoff and QuickBid.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.

• Excellent computer skills includingMicrosoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

• Associates or bachelors degree inArchitecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or related study.

• 2+ years estimating for a commercialcarpentry subcontractor.

• Prior commercial carpentry experience.

• Experience in Quickbid and OnScreenTakeoff.

• Knowledge of customer base and customerrelations.

• Proficiency in reading blueprints though not required for the position

• The ability to achieve thoroughness andaccuracy when accomplishing a task through concern for all areas involved.

• The need to be self-motivated to grow personallyand professionally through on-going education as a result of the rate of changein the position.

• The ability to demonstrate concern formeeting internal and external customer needs in a manner that providessatisfaction for the customer within the resources that can be made available.

• The ability to successfully adapt(personally & professionally) to changes in the internal and externalenvironment.

• The ability to focus on and meet targetgoals and objectives.

• The ability to evaluate, select and acton various methods and strategies for solving problems and meeting objectivesbefore being asked or required to do so.

• The ability to balance multiplepriorities simultaneously.

• The ability to: 1) convey throughs andexpress ideas effectively using speech in individual or group situations;attends to and fully comprehends what others are saying and 2) use clear &succinct written communication in the execution of this position to effectivelytransmit data, instructions, processes, procedures, etc.

• The ability to show initiative &confidence in actions on the job and take responsibility for personal actions.

• The ability to manage ones internalstates, impulses and resources.

The work environment will consist mainly of a normal, climatecontrolled, office environment.

• The employee will adhere to the companys safety policy and, at alltimes, will use all required Personal Protective Equipment provided toemployee.

• The employee will represent the Company in a positive, professionalmanner with fellow employees and within the communities served.

• The employee will encourage and maintain teamwork throughout thecompany and will communicate all pertinent information in a timely andeffective manner.

• The employee will endeavor to maintain our integrity by embracing highethical standards and adhering to company policies.

• Consistently demonstratesCompanys Guiding Values of Quality, Customer Satisfaction, Integrity,Teamwork, and Community.

Acknowledgement

Position duties andexpectations change over time. This job description is not intended to bean all-inclusive, exclusive or exhaustive list of the job functions that anemployee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. Theemployee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needsof the Company. If there is ever a time that you are unsure what is expected ofyou, you are expected to meet with your manager and ask questions. If you areunsure how to perform a certain task, ask your manager beforeperforming.

Klover Contracting Inc. expressly prohibits any formof workplace harassment of any kind. Klover is committed to providingequal employment opportunities and employing an inclusive and diverseworkforce.

Klover Contracting, Inc. provides equal employmentopportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment withoutregard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age,gender identify, veteran or disability status. In addition to federallaw requirements, Klover Contracting, Inc. complies with applicable state andlocal laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in whichthe company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions ofemployment